This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 15 clues. Answers range from 7 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.
the making of a reference to something
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification
the use of a word referring to or replacing a word used earlier in a sentence, to avoid repetition
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
preceding in time or order; previous or preexisting
a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”
the omission or absence of a conjunction between parts of a sentence
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
relating to
Attacking an opponent, instead of their arguement
the reasoner begins with what they are trying to end with
a conclusion is suggested based solely on someone's or something's history/source rather than its current meaning or context
Creating the false impression that there are only two choices to be made for a situation (include dash)
one argues for an idea based upon an irrelevant appeal to its popularity